Caregiver
Helping Hands Companionship Service
Louisville, KY
2022 - Current
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Companionship
